Affordable Egg Donation and Surrogacy Programs

Affordable Egg Donation and Surrogacy Programs

There are many options for individuals and couples who want to build their families, but are unable to conceive on their own.  In these situations, egg donation and surrogacy programs can provide the means to help couples achieve their goal of becoming parents.

The following are situations in which a woman may need egg donation or a surrogacy program:

• Women with no ovaries, either because of their congenital absence or their surgical removal
• Women with early (premature) menopause
• Older women
• Women who fail to produce adequate number of eggs after stimulation with fertility drugs
• Women with serious transmissible genetic traits or diseases
• Women who are about to undergo surgery for ovarian cancer, in which case they can freeze the resultant embryos for use at a later date

What is egg donation?

Egg donation is the process by which a woman provides one or several (usually 10-15) eggs for the purposes of assisted reproduction. For assisted reproduction purposes, egg donation involves the process of in-vitro fertilization as the eggs are fertilized in the laboratory. After the eggs have been obtained, the role of the egg donor is complete.

Who can donate eggs?

Not all women can donate eggs.  Commonly, egg donors must be a certain age, usually 21, and be no more than 35. Some programs prefer to use donors who have already given birth or successfully donated eggs. It is believed that they are more likely to be fertile and it is easier to anticipate their feelings about having genetic offspring born to someone else.

Most programs keep the identity of donors confidential (often called "anonymous donation"). In this situation, the recipient and the donor will never meet or know each other's names. It is perfectly acceptable, however, to use a known donor.

What is surrogacy?

Surrogacy is an arrangement between a woman and a couple or individual to carry and deliver a baby.  Women or couples who choose surrogacy often do so because, for any number of reasons, they are unable to conceive on their own.  Similar to egg donation, surrogacy arrangements are sometimes made between strangers who never meet, or between persons who meet only occasionally through the process. A surrogacy arrangement might also involve persons who are friends or family members.

Looking for more information about egg donation and surrogacy?

Choosing egg donation and/or surrogacy is a complicated and emotional decision.  For more information, and to find the option that is best for you, speak with the experts at Pacific Fertility Center – Los Angeles.  The staff at Pacific Fertility Center – Los Angeles can answer any questions you have about egg donation and surrogacy.  Call today for a private consult, or ask the doctor a questions.